Troubleshooting
Battery replacement
If you have problems after installing a new CMOS battery, try each of the following items, closing the case and restarting the server after each try:
■Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F2 while your server restarts. Correct any discrepancies.
■Remove the top panel by following the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 46, then make sure that all cables inside the case are attached securely. Also, make sure that the colored cable edges are aligned correctly and that the connectors do not miss any pins.
Warning
To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your server problem if:
■The power cord or plug is damaged
■Liquid has been spilled into your server
■Your server was dropped
■The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your server and contact a qualified computer technician.
■If you have the correct test equipment, make sure that the new battery has power. Although unlikely, your new battery may be defective.
Beep codes
Whenever a recoverable error occurs during the
A PCI expansion card (for example, a RAID controller) can also issue audible errors by itself, usually consisting of one long tone followed by a series of short tones. For more information on the beep codes issued, check the documentation for that device.
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